16 Breezy White Cottage Decorating Ideas For A Restful Retreat

Time spent at the cottage is all about a simpler life, away from the city. Create a space to ease you into relaxation mode the moment you step through the door with breezy, white decor that lets nature take center stage. Click through for ideas to inspire your own tranquil getaway.

Orange leather pulls on the kitchen cabinets (background) are a juicy pop of color in this all-white, open-concept space. Contrast piping on the living room sofa accentuates its shape.

Photographer:

Janis Nicolay

Source:

House & Home August 2016

Designer:

Marko Simcic, Simcic + Uhrich Architects

Pops of purple read as youthful in this spare, whitewashed bedroom. A wardrobe rack is a simple substitute for a closet.

Photographer:

Janis Nicolay

Source:

House & Home July 2014

Designer:

Carrie McCarthy

Black metal accents stand out against this guest bedroom’s white walls, while pillows and a framed textile add interest with pattern. A high-placed window keeps the room bright throughout the day.

Photographer:

Janis Nicolay

Source:

House & Home August 2016

Designer:

Marko Simcic, Simcic + Uhrich Architects

In the same cottage, a row of horizontally-displayed butterfly artwork adds a small splash of color. Rustic wood side tables bring an element of the outdoors in.

Photographer:

Janis Nicolay

Source:

House & Home August 2016

Designer:

Marko Simcic, Simcic + Uhrich Architects

To make this cottage “lighter, brighter and more comfortable,” designer Margot Austin gave it a fresh lick of white paint. Earthy green and blue accents nod to the home’s location in the Kawarthas, while old boat propellers mounted on the wall make for a quirky feat.

A pair of campaign chests that sit just under the windows ensure the verdant forest view isn’t compromised. Striped blue-and-white bedsheets and a display of old paddles play up the cottage’s lakeside location.